Donations & Dana

Dana, means "giving"
or "generosity." It is the first of the
perfections (parami, virtues necessary for awakening) in both
Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism. It is also an ancient economic
principle that guided societies that valued inter-relationship over things
& heart values over commercial ones. (In our society, finding some
balance among these values will be a start).

Dana is an impulse & activity that sustains Buddhism on all
levels. It is central to the ethos and survival of Buddhist practice
communities and monastic sanghas. We give of ourselves and to each other
in order that worthy actions, places of value, persons doing good work,
and Dhamma practice will be supported enough to be vigorous and healthy. Dana
takes many forms in addition to monetary gifts: the four requisites of
food, shelter, clothing, and medicine; Dhamma study & practice
materials, office supplies, knowledge & skills, tools, etc. Friendship
& forgiveness are special forms of dana.

In our society, a certain amount of money is required to do most things,
such as pay the mortage and buy building materials. Kevala Retreat must
depend on dana to exist and thrive. Our "income" is the generosity
of those who support our work (for which we do not charge). Liberation
Park must also live out the spirit of dana if it is to be worthy of such
support. We hope that a healthy practice of generosity will nurture our
lives & work, as well as the society around us.

If you would like to help Kevala Retreat thrive in our work and the new
projects on the land, please visit our needs page from time to time to
explore the meaning and practice of dana in general and how you might
apply it in the direction of Kevala Retreat.

If you would like to make a donation or gift:

501(c)3 Tax ID Number:
43-1920530

Send check to:

Kevala Retreat "Donations"

P.O. Box 205

Norwalk, WI 54648, USA

For contributors outside the U.S., we've found PayPal to be the
most secure and least costly method of donating.

To Donate via Paypal:

Thank you.

Our Needs

Our next project is Landscaping
and a Rain Garden around the Guest House to prevent
against erosion in heavy rains and for the well-being of visitors. We
are working with a consultant experienced in local species. Costs are as
yet unknown. Volunteer labor may be needed. We will report more details
as we have them.